Flex Frontend Web Developer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Digital Engineering Methods, Process & Adoption Software Solution team is on a mission to drive digital transformation to Collins Aerospace. If you are interested in a meaningful career in developing and deploying world class automation, tools and processes to an entire Collins Organization, this is the team for you.

This is the PERFECT position for a Senior level Software Engineer with a strong background in full stack web application development to join a team in creating, deploying and enhancing our Collins internally facing Engineering Automations by helping develop frontends and backends.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Relocation assistance may be available.

What You Will Do

• You will lead the design and implementation of new frontend user interfaces.
• You will help enhance and update existing frontend user interfaces.
• You will partner with internal users to gather UI/UX feedback to drive continuous improvement and refinement of solutions.
• You will lead the design and implementation of new backend capabilities.
• You will optimize existing backend capabilities.
• You will optimize existing CI/CD pipeline capabilities.
• You will set-up and own sandbox environments for technology incubation and development.
• You will use your organizational skills to keep track of everything.
• You will use your effective communication skills to keep engineering peers, leadership and customers up to date.
• You will use your problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills to support the team mission.

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Practical experience in all aspects/phases the software engineering product lifecycle to include all phases of certification.
• Experience with one or more web frontend development frameworks: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Next, Nuxt
• Experience with one or more API development frameworks: Node.JS/Express, Python/Flask/FastAPI, Java/Sprint

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with database integration: SQL, MongoDB
• Experience with the following programming languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Python, Java, Go.
• Experience with dashboarding: Grafana, PowerBI, Tableau
• Experience with Source Control Management: GitHub or GitLab, Git.
• Experience and/or knowledge of scripting languages: Python, Robot, Lava.
• Experience with networking protocols and IT infrastructure.  
• Experience with Agile development life cycle and best practices.

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​

• Adoption Assistance           ​

• Autism Benefit  ​

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​

•  And more!  

May be eligible for relocation

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products​

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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